What is the cheapest way to get from Tokyo to Sakai?

The cheapest way to get from Tokyo to Sakai is to night bus which costs ¥4100 - ¥15000 and takes 9h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from Tokyo to Sakai?

The fastest way to get from Tokyo to Sakai is to fly and train which takes 3h 34m and costs ¥13000 - ¥21000.

Is there a direct bus between Tokyo and Sakai?

Yes, there is an overnight bus departing from Tokyo Yaesu Bus Terminal and arriving at Sakai Station station. This bus operates every day. The journey takes approximately 9h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Tokyo and Sakai?

No, there is no direct train from Tokyo station to Sakai. However, there are services departing from Tōkyō Station and arriving at Sakai via Shin-Ōsaka Station and Shinimamiya. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 33m.

How far is it from Tokyo to Sakai?

The distance between Tokyo and Sakai is 536 km. The road distance is 498.5 km.

How do I travel from Tokyo to Sakai without a car?

The best way to get from Tokyo to Sakai without a car is to train which takes 4h 33m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Tokyo to Sakai?

It takes approximately 4h 33m to get from Tokyo to Sakai, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Tokyo to Sakai bus from?

Tokyo to Sakai bus services, operated by Willer Express, depart from Bus Terminal Tokyo Yaesu station.

Where do I catch the Tokyo to Sakai train from?

Tokyo to Sakai train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), depart from Tōkyō Station.

Train or bus from Tokyo to Sakai?

The best way to get from Tokyo to Sakai is to train which takes 4h 33m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥2900 - ¥15000 and takes 8h 2m.

Where does the Tokyo to Sakai bus arrive?

Tokyo to Sakai bus services, operated by Willer Express, arrive at Namba station.

Where does the Tokyo to Sakai train arrive?

Tokyo to Sakai train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), arrive at Shin Osaka station.

Can I drive from Tokyo to Sakai?

Yes, the driving distance between Tokyo to Sakai is 499 km. It takes approximately 5h 55m to drive from Tokyo to Sakai.

Where can I stay near Sakai?

There are 9405+ hotels available in Sakai.

Tokyo to Sakai - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, night bus, car, and plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Tokyo to Sakai by train, bus, night bus, car, plane, or subway

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Shin Osakatrain Kodama / ...
4h 33m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Terminal Tokyo Yaesu to Nambabus Jx263 / ...
8h 2m
¥2,990–14,092
Night bus
1. Take the nightbus from Tokyo Yaesu Bus Terminal to Sakai Stationnightbus Sy158
9h 45m
¥4,100–15,000
Drive 498.5 km
1. Drive from Tokyo to Sakaicar 498.5 km
5h 55m
¥8,578–12,391
Bus via Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal
1. Take the bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Abeno Harukasbus Twinkle
10h 6m
¥7,110–14,110
Fly Tokyo International Airport to Osaka International Airport, train
1. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane HND - ITM
2. Take the train from Namba to Sakaitrain
3h 34m
¥13,440–20,954
Fly Tokyo International Airport to Kobe, train, subway
1. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Kobe (UKB)plane HND - UKB
2. Take the train from Sannomiya to Nakatsutrain
3. Take the subway from Nakatsu to Dobutsuen-Maesubway
4. Take the train from Shinimamiya to Sakaitrain
4h 32m
¥12,590–52,124
Train to Narita International Airport, fly to Osaka International Airport
1. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to 空港第2ビル Narita Airport Terminal 2·3train
2. Fly from Narita International Airport (NRT) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane NRT - ITM
4h 6m
¥17,053–37,605
Train to Ibaraki Airport, fly to Kobe, train, subway
1. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Ishiokatrain
2. Fly from Ibaraki Airport (IBR) to Kobe (UKB)plane IBR - UKB
3. Take the train from Sannomiya to Nakatsutrain
4. Take the subway from Nakatsu to Dobutsuen-Maesubway
5. Take the train from Shinimamiya to Sakaitrain
5h 21m
¥22,360–33,974

Tokyo to Sakai by night bus

7Weekly Night buses

9h 45mAverage Duration

¥4,100Cheapest Price

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Distance: 535.8 km
Duration: 4h 33m

What companies run services between Tokyo, Japan and Sakai, Ōsaka, Japan?

JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Tōkyō Station to Shin Osaka every 30 minutes, and the journey takes 3h 55m. Alternatively, Willer Express operates a bus from Bus Terminal Tokyo Yaesu to Namba twice daily. Tickets cost ¥2,700–14,000 and the journey takes 7h 50m.

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